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During photosynthesis, sunlight shining on a plant is absorbed. Through several chemical reactions, the plant produces sugar, a high-energy compound, from simpler substances. What energy transformation occurs during this process?

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Answer: radiant energy to chemical energy

Explanation:-

Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves.

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of molecules.

Photosynthesis is a phenomenon in which green plants containing chlorophyll use sunlight as a source of energy to convert carbon dioxide and water to form glucose and oxygen.

Photosynthesis is the process used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to convert energy from sunlight called as radiant energy and turn it into chemical energy in the form of glucose which is used as a source of energy by many organisms.


6CO_2+6H_2O\overset{sunlight}\rightarrow C_6H_(12)O_6+6O_2

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